Chili Verde Layered Bean Dip

I got this recipe from my BF Chrissy. She brought it over one night and I LOVED it so much I asked for the recipe. It's super good.

1 can 16 0z. refried black beans
1 tsp. + 1 Tbsp. southwestern dry seasoning (fajita seasoning)
1 Tbsp. lime juice
1 8 oz. pkg cream cheese softened
1 4 oz. can chopped green chiles undrained
1 garlic clove pressed
1 c red onion finely chopped
1 3 oz. can chopped olives divided
5 oz. shredded cheddar cheese divided
1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro
Preheat oven to 400. Small bowl mix beans with 1 tsp seasoning mix. Spread in bottom of baking dish. Mix cream cheese, lime juice, chiles, garlic and 1 Tbsp. seasoning mix until smooth. Add onion, ½ of olives and 1 cup of cheese. Mix well. Spoon over bean layer. Bake for 20-25mins or until well heated. Sprinkle with remaining ¼ c cheese, olives and cilantro (in that order). Enjoy!!!

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Tomato Basil & Mozzarella Crostini

Recent addition to our tried and trues thanks to EAT magazine. So good.........


1 8 oz. loaf French bread
2-3 Tbsp. olive oil
ground black pepper
4 oz. fresh mozarella, thinly sliced
24 red and or yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
snipped or shredded fresh basil
olive oil
salt
fresh basil leaves

Preheat oven to 425. For crostini, cut French bread into 1/2 inch thick slices. Lightly brush both sides of each bread slice with oil. Sprinkle with pepper. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 5-7 mins or until crisp and light brown, turning once.Top crostini with mozarella slices, tomato halves, and basil. Drizzle with additional oil, sprinkle with salt and additional pepper. If desired, garnish with additional basil leaves. Makes 16 servings.

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"Caramel” Apple Dip

Another recipe from my mom. It's easy and good- everyone loves it.

½- 1 cube butter
¾ c. brown sugar
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 tsp. vanilla
¼ tsp. salt
8 apples

Heat butter & brown sugar in microwave on high (covered) for 3 minutes. Stir in cream cheese. Add vanilla and salt. Cool. Slice apples & serve.

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